High winds caused issues during setup and damaged sets and costumes during the 2026 Philadelphia Mummers Parade. Philadelphia String Band Association President Sam Regalbuto explained why the decision ...

As their annual parade continues through Philadelphia, the Mummers suspended their String Band competition on Thursday due to powerful winds in the region. “Due to weather concerns, sustained 30 MPH ...

BRISTOL, Pa. (WPVI) -- With New Year's Day fast approaching, the Greater Kensington String Band is putting the finishing touches on its performance for the annual Mummers Parade. During one of the ...

PHILADELPHIA - The Mummers Parade is still going on, after its string band competition was postponed. The move comes after sets were damaged and people were injured amid windy conditions in ...

Rock bands that stand the test of time tend to also have quite a revolving door of musicians. That’s just how it goes; sometimes members leave, retire, or pass away. Changing lineups is part of what ...

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (WFMZ) - The transformation begins in South Philadelphia gyms, Catholic school halls, and threadbare clubhouses. In these unassuming spaces, the city’s iconic String Bands spring to ...

The 125th annual Mummers Parade will commence on New Year's Day in Philadelphia.

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In the ’80s, there were heated competitions to determine which of the three network-tied stations would place the right bid and make the right concessions to earn the right to televise the annual ...

Singer-songwriter Chris Rea found fame in the late 1970s and 80s with huge hits such as Driving Home For Christmas, Fool (If You Think It’s Over) and Let’s Dance. Known for his gravelly voice and ...